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Have you ever thought about how much time you waste a day looking for something that’s nowhere to be found? A couple minutes? 30 minutes? Maybe even an hour? Take that time and apply it across a dealership team making repairs on a daily. Knowing where parts and tools are becomes very important.

In the dealership setting, every second counts. The lack of organization isn’t just frustrating for your team; it can prove to be costly. Tidy storage solutions help teams manage inventory, keep customers happy with quick service, and improve morale of workers.

At Industrial Shelving Systems, we recommend general technician benches, mobile drawer cabinets, and Rousseau MultiTek carts for technician teams in dealerships. These three automotive storage solutions for general technicians are designed to bring order to this storm of time loss, allowing technicians to take back their wasted time.

General Technician Benches: Workbenches are functional storage systems that live in service departments, strategically placed next to and in between each lift or work area to maximize efficiency. These workstations act as a centralized hub, allowing technicians to store all of their tools that they often use on a day-to-day basis and need within arm’s reach.

Being easily customizable, these benches can be configured to store and provide as much space as needed, depending on the number of drawers necessary, cabinet openings, laptop holders, and more. These are essentially giant tool boxes for technicians, allowing space for everything necessary.

General technician benches keep tools organized and easily reachable, eliminating the time one might normally spend looking for things. Instead, if each technician has their own bench that’s right next to their workspace, they can know where everything lives. This contributes to a cleaner, safer, and more professional looking environment.

Mobile Drawer Cabinets: This mobile cabinet is a great way for technicians to bring tools with them as they work. While it can be integrated into a general technician workstation, these Rousseau drawer cabinets can also be entirely separate as a standalone unit. Thanks to its wheeled base, these cabinets can be easily maneuvered throughout the workspace, allowing technicians to bring their tools with them for easy access.

The benefit of this is being able to very easily access all your tools very quickly. The amount of time spent walking around to grab tools is significantly reduced, and workflow efficiency is increased. These drawer cabinets also provide a surface to hold items as you work.

Specifically, the R-series of these Rousseau mobile drawer cabinets can host up to 400 lbs and feature full extension drawers for 100% access. The baked enamel finish on these drawers keeps these cabinets looking professional.

Rousseau MultiTek Carts: Similar to drawer cabinets, utility carts offer an easy way to have tools right by your side when working. These wheelable workstations come in a variety of designs, providing several levels or surfaces, areas to hang tools, and drawers that can open and close, or slide out.

These carts can easily change from a two-shelf utility cart to a fully equipped mobile workstation. This adaptability is great for dealerships that want to store a small footprint solution but also have something that can move around as needed.

Built for durability, these heavy-duty carts are engineered to withstand daily use in demanding environments. Their chemical resistant casters guarantee smooth mobility across the shop floor while being exposed to oils, solvents, and other chemicals.

Choose Your Storage Solution

Which storage solution would you like to transform into your toolbox? Chat with our automotive experts, and they will be happy to customize a design to fit your needs. We’re here to ensure your service department runs smoothly. Reach out to us here or give us a call at 1-800-875-6201 to learn more today.